''Strombosia'' is a

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of about 10 species in the family

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. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the

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', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit.

Description

''Strombosia'' species grow as shrubs or trees. The flowers are bisexual with 5 petals. The fruits are

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(pitted) with a thin, fleshy

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Distribution and habitat

''Strombosia'' species are distributed mostly in tropical

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, with others in tropical

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. Their habitat is typically lowland forests.

Species

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recognised 11 species: * ''

Strombosia ceylanica ''Strombosia ceylanica'' is a tree in the family Olacaceae. The specific epithet ' is from the Latin meaning "of Ceylon". Description ''Strombosia ceylanica'' grows up to tall with a trunk diameter of up to . The bark is grey to brown. The flo ...

'' * '' Strombosia fleuryana'' * ''

Strombosia gossweileri ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ...

'' * '' Strombosia grandifolia'' * ''

Strombosia nana ''Strombosia nana'' is a tree in the family Olacaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (, ; si, ශ්‍රී ලංකා, Śrī Laṅkā, translit-std=ISO (); ta, இலங்கை, Ilaṅkai, translit-std=ISO ()), formerly ...

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Strombosia javanica ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ...

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Strombosia nigropunctata ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ...

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Strombosia philippinensis ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ...

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Strombosia pustulata ''Strombosia pustulata'' is a species of tree in the family Olacaceae ( in APG IV). It is native to the rainforests of tropical West and Central Africa. Common names for this tree include ''itako'' in Nigeria, ''afina'' in Ghana, ''poé'' in Ab� ...

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Strombosia scheffleri ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ...

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Strombosia zenkeri ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ...

References

Olacaceae Santalales genera {{Santalales-stub